Protests

Why are Greenlanders protesting against the new US consulate in Nuuk?

The opening of a larger US consulate in Greenland’s capital Nuuk has resulted in protests and renewed concerns over President Donald Trump’s Arctic ambitions. Demonstrators accused Washington of trying to expand its influence over the strategically important island amid rising Nato tensions

UP govt hikes minimum wages by 21% after Noida unrest; protests spread to housing society workers

According to the Noida District Magistrate’s office, interim monthly wages have been revised upward across categories in Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad. Unskilled workers will now earn Rs 13,690, up from Rs 11,313; semi-skilled workers Rs 15,059, up from Rs 12,445; and skilled workers Rs 16,868, up from Rs 13,940. The revised rates are effective from April 1

Noida unrest: Uttar Pradesh govt panel holds late-night talks as workers push for Rs 20,000 minimum wage

Amid talks with a UP government panel, Noida workers demand wage hikes, weekly offs and better conditions, highlighting rising costs, job insecurity and lack of labour law enforcement

Who is Nepal’s ex-PM KP Sharma Oli, arrested over deadly crackdown on Gen-Z protests?

Nepal’s former PM Khadga Prasad (KP) Sharma Oli was arrested on Saturday (March 28) morning over his alleged involvement in last September’s deadly crackdown on Gen-Z anti-corruption protests. He, along with his ex-home minister Ramesh Lekhak, is being held at the Kathmandu Police Office and would be produced before the court on Sunday

Who was Saleh Mohammadi, the teenage wrestler executed in Iran?

Saleh Mohammadi, a 19-year-old Iranian wrestling talent, was executed after being accused of killing police during protests in Qom. His case, marked by allegations of torture and an unfair trial, has drawn outrage and scrutiny of Iran’s crackdown on dissent and athletes

How powerful is Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, labelled terrorist group by Europe?

Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard is under the gun as the European Union designated it a terrorist organisation. From controlling ballistic missiles to running businesses and backing armed groups abroad, the Guard plays a massive role in Iran’s politics, security and regional conflicts

Is Trump planning a surprise military strike on Iran?

The US has deployed the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group, additional F-15 jets to Jordan, and cargo aircraft to the Diego Garcia military base on a remote island in the Indian Ocean. This, as Iran reports over 3,900 protester deaths and more than 24,000 arrests

Military strike, cyber ops, negotiations: After sanctions, what are Trump's options in Iran?

As Iran faces its deadliest protests in years, US President Donald Trump is weighing a range of responses, from fresh sanctions and cyber operations to diplomacy and possible military action. With hundreds reportedly killed and Tehran warning of retaliation, Washington is deciding between pressure tactics and negotiations

Who is Erfan Soltani, the first Iranian to be executed for anti-Khamenei protests?

Authorities in Iran are set to hold the first execution tied to the massive protests being held across the country. The man to face the noose is 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, who has been accused of 'waging war against God'

A 'kill switch', morgues filled with body bags: How Iran is silencing dissent through deadly force

Iran is facing its most serious unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution as protests over economic hardship spread nationwide. Security forces have responded with deadly force, mass arrests, and a near-total internet blackout. Human rights groups report hundreds of deaths, while Tehran blames 'terrorists' and warns of severe punishment for those involved